Posted by Carol Shepherd on Fri, Mar 22, 2013 @ 08:00 PM
Benefit concert Saturday, 3/23/13 at First Congregational Church on South Park Street in Lebanon, NH with proceeds going to the Bel Canto Chamber Singers. This is a great example of some of the cultural offerings to the community Lebanon, NH and the Upper Valley.
If you're already an Upper Valley resident, this is a wonderful opportunity to support your local cultural arts. If you are interested in becoming a part of this community, contact CG Shepherd Realty, LLC.
Posted by Carol Shepherd on Fri, Feb 15, 2013 @ 05:00 PM
Eastman, NH is hosting its 2nd Annual Eastman Loppet for David's House. This great event 
gives participants the opportunity to ski or snowshoe to benefit David's House and enjoy great food and entertainment throughout the day.
Obtain pledges to cover your entry fee with net proceeds going to this valuable community resource. Outdoor events have start times between 9 a.m. and noon with minimum pledges requred: $50/adult; $15/child; $125/family. Sponsors for participants can also pledge online at the David's House website. Make a general donation or find someone to sponsor.
Funds raised will go to benefit David's House. "David's House provides a home-away-from-home and support for families with children receiving treatment through Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. "
Don't want to be out in the cold? No worries. You can participate too. Enjoy an afternoon of food and live music for a $10/person donation. Food and entertainment at the Center at Eastman begins at 11 a.m. with The Duffys. They’ll be followed by Grantham’s favorite pianist John Lovejoy at noon (ranging from Big Band to current to music from the 50s, 60s and 70s); Second Wind at 1 p.m. (current pop and classic folk/rock), and Jandee Lee Porter Band from 2 to 4 p.m. (country).
Visit the David's House website for more information and to register.
Eastman, NH is a 4-season residential community that loves to come together for occasions such as these to support local organizations.
CG Shepherd Realty, LLC: Serving New Hampshire’s Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee and Upper Valley Regions, Eastman, & Vermont Real Estate Buying and Selling Needs for Over 24 Years.
Information provided by Eastman Highlights Issue 13-06 and Grantham News 2/8/13 written by Lorie McClory.
Posted by Carol Shepherd on Sat, Jan 12, 2013 @ 10:05 AM
CG Shepherd Realty, LLC continues to collect coats year-round to be distributed to those in need in Newport, NH and the Upper Valley.
More coats are needed, especially extra-large. After many deliveries, the Newport soup 
kitchen had run out of coats. They came out to Grantham to get the ones we have here last week.
Do you have gently-used coats? Drop off coats at our Grantham office, in our coat collections can, or in one of our Shepherd Realty Smart Cars when you see them parked around town. We'll get them to Newport to be distributed accordingly.
Thank you all for your tremendous support! It is greatly needed during this time of year.
CG Shepherd Realty, LLC: Serving New Hampshire’s Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee and Upper Valley Regions, Eastman & Vermont Real Estate Buying & Selling Needs for Over 24 Years.
Posted by Carol Shepherd on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 @ 01:25 PM
The Eastman NH community is holding its first Loppet for David's House on February 11, 2012. "'Lopp' is the Swedish word for 'race,' in this case a ski race" (Eastman NH News). This all-day event is a great opportunity to ski and snowshoe on groomed trails and promises fun for all ages. If you've already pre-registered to participate, here is the most recent update on the logistics for the event provided by David's House:
o Lack of snow on the Eastman cross country trails will mean the skiing portion will not take place at Eastman XC.
o Eastman does have enough snow in the woods to safely snowshoe so the snow shoe portion of the event will move forward. Eastman will provide free use of snowshoes.
o Individuals who signed up to ski have the option to snowshoe at Eastman or if they would like to ski, can ski free on Feb.11 at Trapp Family Lodge, Bretton Woods Nordic Center or The Jackson Ski Touring Center. This fantastic offer by these establishments will be honored only if participants have pre-registered online before midnight on Feb.9 (TONIGHT) and met the pledge minimums online. If participants have registered by paper we (Eastman) need to have the registration and pledges in hand by midnight on Thursday. Feb.9. Eastman will supply each establishment with a roster of participants who met the minimum so they can be checked in.
o Plenty of food and great entertainment from 11am-4pm, so we want to encourage anyone to come down, make a donation of and enjoy the food and music. Event organizers are encouraging a $10 donation at the door for adults and $5 for a child. Entertainment participants don’t have to ski or snowshoe.
(Image courtesy of David's House)
Funds raised will go to benefit David's House. "David's House provides a home-away-from-home and support for families with children receiving treatment through Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. " (David's House)
Eastman NH is a 4-season residential community that loves to come together for occasions such as these to support local organizations. CG Shepherd Realty, LLC has been serving the real estate needs buyers and sellers in Grantham NH and the Eastman NH community for over 30 years. Contact CG Shepherd Realty, LLC to learn more about this friendly and generous community.
Posted by Carol Shepherd on Fri, Nov 11, 2011 @ 12:48 PM
The Eastman NH Turkey Trot will be held tomorrow, Saturday, November 12th, 2011 beginning at the South Cove Activity Center on 25 Road Round Lake in Eastman NH. Registration begins at 9:30am and the race begins at 11:00am. You can pre-register online. Registration fee includes lunch. For more information, visit eastmannh.org.
This is your reminder to come out to Eastman NH tomorrow and join us for this wonderful event that benefits our community!
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Posted by Carol Shepherd on Mon, Mar 21, 2011 @ 01:06 PM
With the housing market on the upswing in New England, now is a great time to buy houses in Grantham, NH. The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) has launched its Public Awareness Campaign entitled "Home Ownership Matters". This campaign focuses on the benefits home ownership provides to individuals and America as a whole.
A recent NAR survey by Harris Interactive shows that "home owners and renters agree that home ownership benefits individuals and families, strengthens our communities, and is integral to our nation's economy" (National Association of Realtors®. American Attitudes About Home Ownership. www.Realtor.org). Even in today's economy, there is value to owning a home. The benefits are not only social, but also financial. The vast majority of both homeowners and renters surveyed believe "over a period of several years, it makes more sense to own a home," and agreed, "owning a home is a smart decision over the long term" (National Association of Realtors®. Owners, Renters Agree: Owning a Home is a Smart Decision. 19 January 2011. http://www.realtor.org/press_room
/news_releases/2011/01/owning_home). Owning a home can contribute to financial stability through home equity, and Research Economist Danielle Hale says homeowner equity is a significant component of homeowner wealth. "In the past 12 years, the net worth of the typical home owner has ranged between 31 and 46 times that of the net worth of the typical renter" (Hale, Danielle. Did You Know: Net Worth, Home Owners vs. Renters. 16 November 2010. http://www.realtor.org/research/economists_outlook/didyouknow/dyk111610dh).
If you're hesitant about taking that step to own your own home, maybe these survey results will put your mind at ease: "An overwhelming majority of homeowners are happy with their decision to own a home and 93% would buy again…and most renters aspire to home ownership" (National Association of Realtors®. American Attitudes About Home Ownership. www.Realtor.org). So, if you think you're ready to reap the benefits of home ownership, talk to your local real estate professional about your options.
To view the articles referenced and for links to the full survey results, visit:
American Attitudes About Home Ownership
http://www.realtor.org/statsanddata/homeownership/attitudes_homeown#Resources%20You%20Can%20Use.
Owners, Renters Agree: Owning a Home is a Smart Decision
http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2011/01/owning_home).
Home Ownership and the American Dream
http://www.realtor.org/rmohome_and_design/articles/2011/1102_houseandhome_homeownership
Did You Know: Net Worth, Home Owners vs. Renters
http://www.realtor.org/research/economists_outlook/didyouknow/dyk111610dh
Posted by Carol Shepherd on Thu, Feb 03, 2011 @ 12:38 PM
On Friday, February 4th, 2011 the Eastman, NH community will be holding a benefit for David's House called "Feed the Birds" in honor of the organization's 25th Anniversary. The event begins at 6pm at The Center in Eastman. That evening, local artists will unveil their works of art – 25 beautifully painted wooden birdhouses. Following a delightful reception, during which you can mix and mingle with the artists and enjoy some tasty hors d'oeuvres, a sealed bid auction will commence. Here's a sample of some of the unique works of art that have been created:
Eastman annually holds a benefit for David's House, an organization that provides a place to stay and support for families with children receiving treatment at the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH."David's House is a registered 501(c)3 which has served over 11,000 families from around the world since opening its doors in 1986"(David's House, Blackbaud NetCommunity Grow v1.08, 2009, http://www.davids-house.org/page.aspx?pid=291).
Let's support this local organization that is providing a very special service for these families. For more information about this event and how to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.davids-house.org/page.aspx?pid=356.
To find out more about the story behind David's House and upcoming events, visit http://www.davids-house.org/page.aspx?pid=291.